South Africa Seeks Gulf Advice on $9.5 Billion State Property Plan
South Africa is considering a new state-owned firm to manage a property portfolio valued at 155 billion rand, or $9.5 billion. Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds have advised the country to establish a fundraising vehicle as part of the proposed plan, according to Bloomberg.
South Africa is planning a new state firm to manage its 155 billion-rand ($9.5 billion) property portfolio, according to Bloomberg.
Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds have advised South Africa to create a fundraising vehicle as part of the plan. The funds are backed by trillions of dollars in assets, Bloomberg reported.
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What assets would be included in the new state firm’s portfolio?
How would South Africa evaluate the costs and risks of the proposed structure?
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